0161 - PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

The parliamentary procedure governing the Board, for the orderly conduct of meetings, shall be Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised as defined in Chapter XVI, "Boards and Committees" (including such procedural flexibility allowed in Section 49 of Robert's: "Procedure in Small Boards") in all cases in which it is not inconsistent with statute, administrative code, or these bylaws.

When appropriate, the Board President shall appoint the parliamentarian who shall decide any challenges to parliamentary procedure. The parliamentarian need not be a Board member.

Any failure to comply with the above procedural protocols will not affect the validity of any substantive action taken by the Board within its legal authority.

Upon request, each Board member shall be provided with a copy of the rules of order specified in this bylaw. 

Revised 12/17/18

© Neola 2022